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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAGENDA - 08091994 - CCC TOM POWERS.RICHMOND CALENDAR FOR THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS TOM POWERS tSICt CONTRA COSTA COUNTY C"A'R JEFF SMITH.MITH.MARTINEZ 2ND DISTFI& AND FOR •GAYLE BISHOP.SHIN RAMON SPECIAL DISTRICTS,AGENCIES,AND PHIL BATCHELOR 3RD DISTRICT CLERK OF THE BOARD MARK DeSAULNIER,CONCORD AUTHORITIES GOVERNED BY THE BOARD AND 4TH DISTRICT BOARD CHAMBERS.ROOM 107,ADMINISTRATION BUILDING COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR TOM TORLAKSON,PITTSBURG MARTINEZ, CALIFORNIA 94553-1229 (510)646 2371 STH DISTRICT TUESDAY AUGUST 9, 1994 9:00 A.M. Call to order and opening ceremonies. Consider Consent Items: - General - Correspondence - Information HA Recognition of Alumni of the Joint Training Partnership Act Program administered by the Private Industry Council. Consider Determination Items. Consider recommendations of Board Committees. Consider recommendations of Board Members. 10:00 A.M. Closed Session 11:00 A.M. H.1 Hearing on proposal for a parcel tax to fund County Libraries, adoption of the appropriate Ordinance, and adoption of a resolution calling a special tax election and authorizing the consolidation with the November 8, 1994, Election. H.2 Hearing on confirmation of costs incurred by the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District resulting from the abatement of exterior fire hazards. Public Comment 1.30 P.M. Closed Session ***Persons desiring to attend any of the 11:00 a.m. or 2:00 p.m. hearings should note that the length of time scheduled for each hearing is an estimate only. Also, hearings may be held later than time specified on this agenda.*** 2:00 P.M. H.3 Hearing on the Final Board of Supervisors action on the Appeal of Save Mt. Diablo from the decision of the Contra Costa County Planning Commission acting as the Board of Appeals on the application of Willard G. and Naomi Morgan (applicants and owners)requesting approval of a tentative map for Minor Subdivision#100-88 to divide 160 acres into four(4)parcels in a General Agricultural District (A-2). After conducting a noticed public hearing, on July 17, 1990, the Board of Supervisors declared its intent to grant the appeal and to deny the project, and directed staff to prepare findings for Board consideration and approval, Clayton/Marsh Creek Area. [Continued from July 19, 1994] (Estimated Time: 30 Minutes) H.4 Hearing on the Administrative appeal of James Knuppe from the decision of the Health Services Department, Environmental Health Division, relative to the soil conditions of Subdivision MS 120-89, Martinez area. [Hearing continued from July 19, 1994] (Estimated Time: 30 Minutes) 2 (08-09-94) GENERAL INFORMATION The Board meets in all its capacities pursuant to Ordinance Code Section 24-2.402, including as the Housing Authority and the Redevelopment Agency. Persons who wish to address the Board should complete the form provided for that purpose and furnish a copy of any written statement to the Clerk. All matters listed under CONSENT ITEMS are considered by the Board to be routine and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless requested by a member of the Board or a member of the public prior to the time the Board votes on the motion to adopt. Persons who wish to speak on matters set for PUBLIC HEARINGS will be heard when the Chair calls for comments from those persons who are in support thereof or in opposition thereto. After persons have spoken, the hearing is closed and the matter is subject to discussion and action by the Board. There is no further comment permitted from the audience unless invited by the Chair. Requests for reconsideration of a land use (planning) decision must be submitted in writing to the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors within 10 days of the Board's decision, and must identify the new information which was not before the Board of Supervisors when the decision was made. The County will provide reasonable accommodations for disabled individuals planning to attend Board meetings who contact the Clerk of the Board at(510)646-2371; TDD (510)646-4929. An assistive listening device is available from the Clerk, Room 106. Copies of taped recordings of all or portions of a Board meeting may be purchased from the Clerk of the Board. Please telephone the Office of the Clerk of the Board, (510)646-2375, to make the necessary arrangements. The Finance Committee (Supervisors T. Torlakson and G. Bishop) meets on the second and fourth Mondays of the month at 10:30 A.M., first floor Conference Room 108. The Internal Operations Committee (Supervisors J. Smith and M. DeSaulnier) meets on the second and fourth Mondays of the month at 10:00 A.M. in the James P. Kenny Conference Room(Room 105). The Transportation Committee (Supervisors G. Bishop and T. Torlakson) meets on the second and fourth Monday of the month in the Conference Room (Room 108) at 9:00 A.M. Please contact Community Development Department at 646-2134 to confirm date, time and place. The Water Committee (Supervisors T. Powers and T. Torlakson; Supervisor J. Smith, alternate) usually meets on the fourth Monday of the month. Contact the Community Development Department at 646-2071 to confirm date, time and place. ADJOURNMENT: The Chair adjourns today's meeting to the Committee meetings as noted: (See above for time and place of meetings) Internal Operations Committee 08115/94 8:30 a.m. Room 105 Water Committee 08/15/94 10:00 a.m. Room 105 AGENDA DEADLINE: Thursday, 12 noon, 12 days before the Tuesday Board meetings. THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS WILL NOT MEET ON AUGUST 23,30,OR SEPTEMBER 6, 1994. ii (08-09-94) CONSENT ITEMS (Items are subject to removal from Consent Calendar by request of any Supervisor or on request for discussion by a member of the public). Road and Transportation 1.1 REJECT all bids received on July 26, 1994 and AUTHORIZE readvertising for bids for the San Pablo Darn Road slide repair at Station 272+00 project, El Sobrante area. [CDD-CP4 94- 14] (Funding: 88.5% federal aid storm damage repair, and 11.5%county road funds) 1.2 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Public Works Director to accept a settlement agreement from Scott Ehlert for a road encroachment abatement action, Discovery Bay area. 1.3 APPROVE right of way contract, ACCEPT grant deed, and AUTHORIZE payment in the amount of$5,150 to Maurice J. Bales and Marianne J. Bales for property rights required for the Olympic Boulevard widening project, Walnut Creek area. (Funding: 60% Surface Transportation Program, 22%Area of Benefit, 18%road funds) 1.4 APPROVE right of way contract, ACCEPT grant deed, and AUTHORIZE payment in the amount of $10,050 to Richard T. Holmes and Elizabeth M. Holmes for property rights required for the Olympic Boulevard widening project, Walnut Creek area. (Funding: 60% Surface Transportation Program, 22%Area of Benefit, 18%road funds) Engineering Services 1.5 Deleted 1.6 AUTHORIZE the Public Works Director to begin negotiations with Bethel Island Municipal Improvement District regarding sharing of Contra Costa County Clean Water Program activities, Bethel Island area. 1.7 SUB 7679: APPROVE final map and subdivision agreement for subdivision being developed by Centex Homes, Byron area. 1.8 SUB 7679: APPROVE drainage improvement agreement for subdivision being developed by Centex Homes, Byon area. Special Districts & County Airports 1.9 AWARD a contract to the lowest responsible bidder, Site Works Construction, who has also met the requirements of the County's Minority and Women Business Enterprise contract compliance program for the Drainage Area 13, Line C-I project, Alamo area. 1.10 ACCEPT notice of completion of contract with Ferma Corporation for Byron Hot Springs Road Relocation Project at the Contra Costa County-Byron Airport. 1.11 ACCEPT notice of completion of contract with Ferma Corporation for Phase I construction at the Contra Costa County-Byron Airport. Statutory Actions -None Claims,,_{', ollections & Litigation 1.12 DENY claims of A. Jones; Q. Jones; S. Leal; P. Soltow & Central Engineering, Inc. (2); L Tavis. 3 (08-09-94) Hearin Dates -None Honors & Proclamations 1.13 PROCLAIM August 18, 1994, as Farrel A. "Bud" Stewart Day in Contra Costa County, as recommended by Supervisor DeSaulnier. Ordinances 1.14 INTRODUCE Ordinance making the provisions of Proposition 171 applicable in Contra Costa County, waive reading, and FIX August 16, 1994, for adoption. 1.15 ADOPT ordinances (introduced August 2, 1994) establishing the sunset date of April 1, 1995, for the East County and San Ramon Valley Regional Planning Commissions. Appointments & Resignations 1.16 DECLARE three at-large positions on Contra Costa County Women's Advisory Committee vacant, and DIRECT the Clerk of the Board to apply the Board's policy for filling these positions. 1.17 APPROVE recommendations for medical staff appointments and reappointments as made by the Medical Executive Committee on July 18, 1994. 1.18 APPOINT Linda Kaplan to the San Ramon Valley Regional Planning Commission, as recommended by Supervisor Bishop. 1.19 ACCEPT resignation of Rachelle G. Remington from the Substance Abuse Advisory Board , and DIRECT the Clerk of the Board to apply the Board's policy for filling the vacancy, as recommended by Supervisor DeSaulnier. 1.20 REAPPOINT Terrance Marrinan, Ed Sacca, Dan Thompson, and APPOINT John Badger to the Citizens Advisory Committee for County Service Area R-10, Rodeo area, as recommended by Supervisor Smith. Appropriation Adjustments - 1993-1994 F 1.21 Community Development (7891 : AUTHORIZE appropriations and revenues in the amount of$47,000 from property taxes for land and building acquisition in the Pleasant Hill BART Redevelopment area. 1.22 Community Development (7881): AUTHORIZE appropriations and revenues in the amount of $36,000 from property taxes for services and supplies for the Redevelopment Agency's Pleasant Hill BART Low and Moderate Housing project. 1.23 Community Development (7923) (7933)_(79531: AUTHORIZE appropriations and revenues in the amount of$500 each from the fund balances for the 1992 Tax Bond debt service for the Bay Point,North Richmond, and Oakley Redevelopment areas respectively. 1.24 Library (0620): APPROVE revenue and expenditure adjustments appropriating $5,884 from restricted donations received during the month of June 1994. 4 (08-09-94) Ugislation 1.25 ADOPT positions in support of various pieces of violence-related legislation: AB 317 (Alpert), AB 501 (Alpert), AB 1818 (Gotch, AB 2449 (Alpert), AB 2543 (Lee), SB 822 (Hayden), SB 1255 (Hughes), SB, 1275 (Hart), SB 1276 (Hart), and SB 1278 (Hart), as recommended by the Health Services Director. Personnel Actions 1.26 ADD one Social Service Program Assistant position in the Social Service Department. (State Funds) 1.27 INCREASE hours of one Clerk-Senior level position from 32/40 to 40/40 in the Social Service Department. (State/Federal/County) 1.28 ADD one Social Worker-Project position in the Social Service Department. (GAIN and General Fund) 1.29 ESTABLISH the class of Health Services Computer Services Supervisor and RECLASSIFY a Departmental Personal Computer Coordinator position to the new class in the Health Services Department. (State Revenue) 1.30 ADD two 40/40 Senior Departmental Specialist positions; ADD one 40/40 Departmental Systems Specialist I position; ADD one Departmental Computer Systems Technician position and CANCEL a Departmental Computer Operator position in the Health Services Department. (Federal Revenue) 1.31 ADOPT resolutions eliminating positions resulting from the 19941995 budget reduction plans, and DEFER action on Personnel Department position adjustments. 1.32 ADOPT Resolution for management and unrepresented employees (1) authorizing pay adjustments on July 1, 1994, and (2) distributing Health Plan savings to fire district managers. The proposed salary adjustment has been reviewed by the County Administrator who has determined that it will have no impact on the funding status of the County Employees' Retirement System. 1.33 ADOPT Resolution approving 1993-1995 Memorandum of Understanding with United Clerical, Technical and Specialized Employees, AFSCME, Local 2700. The proposed salary adjustment has been reviewed by.the County Administrator who has determined that it will have no impact on the funding status of the County Employees' Retirement System. Grants & Contracts APPROVE and authorize execution of agreements between the County and following agencies for receipt of funds and/or services: 1.34 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Mental Health Director to execute the certification for inclusion in the Memorandum of Understanding between the California Department of Social Services and Los Angeles County as the representative of the California Consortium of Mental Health Departments. (Potential revenue: $300,000 - $600,000; membership and plan fees, $7,570) 1.35 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Chair, Board of Supervisors, to execute a contract with the State Department of Health Services in the amount of $98,577 for the Dental Disease Prevention Program through June 30, 1995. (No County Match) 5 (08-09-94) Grants & Contracts - Continued 1.36 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Chair, Board of Supervisors, to execute a contract amendment with the State Department of Health Services to decrease the contract payment limit by $109,112 for the County's AIDS Program to reflect the actual level of services provided during FY 93-94. 1.37 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee,to execute a contract with Phoenix Programs, Inc., to pay the County $8,520 for referral services and administration of the agency's Case Service Contract with the State Department of Rehabilitation, 1.38 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Chair, Board of Supervisors, to execute a contract amendment with the State Department of Health Services to decrease the FY 1993-94 payment limit by $66,784 to revise funding levels for the Maternal and Child Health and Perinatal Improvement Program based on new federal guidelines. 1.39 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Chair,Board of Supervisors, to execute a contract with the State Department of Health Services in the amount of $243,770 for continuation of the Immunization Assistance Program through June 30, 1995. (No County Match) APPROVE and authorize execution of agreements between the County and following agencies as noted for the purchase of equipment and/or services: 1.40 AMEND the Medical Specialist Contract Addendum approved on July 19, 1994 to change the name of Contractor in item #3 from James Rosin, M.D., to the East Bay Nephrology Medical Group, Inc. 1.41 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract amendment with Bill D. Burr, M.D., to increase the payment limit by $3,144 to expand the scope of services as Medical Director for the Contra Costa Health Plan . (Budgeted - Enterprise 11) 1.42 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Social Service Director, or designee, to execute two agreements with the Regents of the University of California (U.C. Davis Extension) to provide on-site training in subject areas selected by the Social Service Department at county sites for a total amount of $168,000 through June 30, 1995. (State/Federal/University In- Kind) 1.43 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director,or designee,to execute a contract with Bi-Belt Corporation in the amount of $34,504 for substance abuse program services through September 29, 1994. (Federal Funds) 1.44 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director,or designee,to execute a contract with Paradigm Innovations, Inc., with a payment limit of$24,000 to provide consultation and technical assistance with regard to development and/or expansion of residential programs for the County's severely and persistently mentally ill clients through June 30, 1995. (Federal Funds) 1.45 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Social Service Director, or designee, to execute an Inter- Agency Agreement with Contra Costa County Housing Authority in the amount of$587,706 to continue to provide housing for the homeless through June 30, 1995. (Budgeted) 6 (08-09-94) -Grants & Contracts - Continued 1.46 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director to execute a contract with Hilary Brown with a payment limit of$31,362 for consultation and technical assistance with regard to management of the Family Maintenance Organization planning project through April 30, 1995. (Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Grant) 1.47 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a radiology contract with Alhambra Radiology Associates for provision of professional diagnostic radiologic services with a payment rate of $874,968 for diagnostic imaging services and $45 per hour for on call services for 1994-95, and a three-percent increase for subsequent years through June 30, 1997. (Third party billings) 1.48 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the County Administrator, or designee, to execute a contract with Dr. Katherine L. Armstrong in the amount of$25,000 to conduct work associated with enhanced family service integration activities. (Foundation grant) 1.49 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Chair, Board of Supervisors, to sign a contract with Los Angeles County Sheriffs Office in the amount of$12,000 for transportation of inmates for the period July 1, 1994, through June 30, 1999. (Corrects and supersedes Board Order of July 12, 1994, Item 1.92) 1.50 AWARD a contract for an emergency generator and back-up air conditioning for the Health Services Department data processing facility at-595 Center Avenue, Martinez, to the lowest responsible bidder, Alhambra Electric, who has met the requirements of the County's Minority and Women Business Enterprise Contract Compliance Program. 1.51 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract amendment with San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District to extend the Ambulance Service Agreement for provision of emergency ambulance services in the County's Emergency Response Area 4 from January 2, 1995 to January 2, 1996. (Non-financial Agreement) Leases 1.52 AUTHORIZE the Director of General Services to execute a lease with the Bay Area Addiction, Research and Treatment, Inc., for their use of 1313 Cutting Boulevard, Richmond. 1.53 AUTHORIZE the Director of General Services to execute a lease with the Ambrose Recreation and Park District for use of a portion of 3105 Willow Pass Road, Pittsburg, by the combined agencies office (Service Integration). Other Actions 1.54 APPROVE amendments to the Medical Staff Bylaws as approved by the Medical Executive Committee and the Medical Staff and reviewed by County Counsel. 1.55 AUTHORIZE the Chair, Board of Supervisors, to sign a letter declaring the County's intent to submit an application under AB 1741 (Chapter 951, Statutes of 1993) for the Youth Pilot Program in support of the County's service integration effort. 1.56 ADOPT Resolution confirming final report for CSA EM-1 (Emergency Medical Services) and setting service charges as assessments to be collected with the 1994-95 FY property taxes. 7 (08-09-94) Other Actions - Continued 1.57 AUTHORIZE members of the Board of Supervisors to file written arguments for or against any measure appearing on the November 8, 1994,ballot. 1.58 ACCEPT report from the County Administrator on comparative budget data between the new Contra Costa County Fire Protection District and the former dependent fire districts. Housing Authority 1.59 APPROVE collection loss write-off in the amount of$11,973 for the quarter ending June 30, 1994, as recommended by the Advisory Housing Commission. 1.60 APPROVE settlement of litigation against Western Roofing Services and ASC Pacific relating to Casa de Serena senior housing project; AUTHORIZE the Chair, Board of Commissioners, to execute a settlement agreement; and AUTHORIZE County Counsel's office to take other steps to consummate the settlement. Redevelopment Agency 1.61 ADOPT resolution designating Eden Housing, Inc., as the Master Developer for a proposed senior housing development in the North Richmond Redevelopment Project area. Correspondence 1.62 LETTER from Patti Parks McClain, Lafayette, requesting support for her museum project in the Danville area. REFER TO COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR Information Items -None DETERMINATION ITEMS (Staff recommendation shown following the item.) 2.1 REPORT from Social Service Director on efforts to modify the behavior of high risk youth to obtain employment and recommending authorization to apply to the Child Welfare League of America for a grant for the Positive Youth Development in Independent Living Program. APPROVE RECOMMENDATION 2.2 REPORT from Health Services Director regarding placing an advisory measure on the November 8, 1994,ballot relating to violence prevention programs. CONSIDER ACTION TO BE TAKEN RECOMMENDATIONS OF BOARD COMMITTEES -None 8 (08-09-94) RECOMMENDATIONS OF BOARD MEMBERS S.1 APPOINT Supervisor Jeff Smith as the replacement to Supervisor Gayle Bishop on the Tri- Valley Transportation Council, and DIRECT County Counsel to report to the Board options declaring available under the Dougherty Valley settlement. (Powers) S.2 ESTABLISH an Ad Hoc Committee of the Board of Supervisors to immediately look at options for relacing Merrithew Memorial Hospital. (Bishop and DeSaulnier) 9 (08-09-94) TOM POWERS,RICHMOND CALENDAR FOR THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS TOM POWERS 1ST DISTRICT CHAIR JEFF SMITH.MARTINEZ CONTRA COSTA COUNTY 2ND DISTFUCT AND FOR PHIL BATCHELOR GAYLE BISHOP.SAN RAMON SPECIAL DISTRICTS,AGENCIES,AND CLERK OF THE BOARD 3RD DISTRICT AUTHORITIES GOVERNED BY THE BOARD AND MARK DeSAULNIER.CONCORD 4TH DISTRICT BOARD CHAMBERS.ROOM 107,ADMINISTRATION BUILDING COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR TOM TORLAKSON.PITTSBURG MARTINEZ, CALIFORNIA 94553-1229 (5 10)646-2371 STH DISTRICT SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA August 9, 1994 .on sent Items 1.63 AMEND Management Compensation Resolution No. 94/51 to delete the Retirement Accounting Manager class from the salary adjustment. 1.64 CANCEL one Engineer position;ADD one Clerk-experienced level position in the Public Works Department. 1.65 RECLASSIFY one Licensed Vocational Nurse position to Registered Nurse and ADD one Licensed Vocational Nurse in the Health Services Department.(Budgeted) 1.66 APPROVE an agreement to reconcile contributions to safety retirement for certain Probation Department employees. The proposed salary adjustment has been reviewed by the County Administrator who has determined that it will have no impact on the funding status of the County Employees'Retirement System. 1.67 AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director,or designee,to hold harmless and indemnify Delta Community Service Center,Brentwood, indefinitely for use of their premises for Public Health Division Immunization Assistance Program for administering flu shots and pneumonia vaccines to the public. 1.68 DEFER until August 16, 1994,consideration of the report on franchise issues regarding the Keller Canyon Landfill and the Acme Transfer Station. 1.69 REALLOCATE and create salary range and performance steps for Assistant County Administrator-Director of Personnel. 1.70 ACCEPT report from the Dougherty Valley Oversight Committee. Determination Items 2.3 REPORT from Director,Growth Management and Economic Development Agency,in response to letter of Citizens United,on environmental issues relative to the permanent Acme Transfer Station. ACCEPT REPORT 2.4 REPORT from the Health Services Director regarding placing an advisory measure on the November 8, 1994,ballot in support of legislation to initiate a surcharge to fund fire arms safety education and violence prevention programs especially those involving youth. CONSIDER ACTION TO BE TAKEN Revisions 1.7 and 1.8 Deleted 1.32 Revised to read: ADOPT Resolution regarding the distribution of Health Plan Savings for Fire District management classifications. The proposed salary adjustment has been reviewed by the County Administrator who has determined that it will have no impact on the funding status of the County Employees'Retirement System. SUMMARY OF THE PROCEEDINGS BEFORE THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY MEETING IN ALL ITS CAPACITIES PURSUANT TO ORDINANCE CODE SECTION 24-20402 TUESDAY, AUGUST 91 1994 CONSENT ITEMS: Approved as presented except as noted below: 1. 15 DEFERRED adoption of the Ordinances establishing the sunset date for the Regional Planning Commissions pending presentation of the Internal Operations Committee Report. DETERMINATION ITEMS: Approved as presented except as noted below: 2 . 1 AUTHORIZED the Social Service Director to apply to the Child Welfare League of America for a grant for the Positive Youth Development in Independent Living Program, and directed staff to communicate with the foster parent community on the opportunities available through participation in the program. 2 .2& Approved language for the advisory ballot measures on the 2.4 November 81 1994, Election relating to violence prevention programs and a surcharge to fund them; AGREED to commit one- half to one percent of the County's General Fund revenues to fund violence prevention programs and REFERRED this matter to the Finance Committee; APPOINTED Supervisors Tom Torlakson and Mark DeSaulnier as co-chairs of the Countywide Violence Prevention Task Force with instructions to work with staff in the development of a resolution setting forth the charge and membership of the Task Force for subsequent consideration by the Board of Supervisors; and REQUESTED Larry Cohen, Director of the County's Prevention Program, to report to County Counsel on potential local revenue sources to fund violence prevention programs. 2. 3 ACCEPTED report of the Director, Growth Management and Economic Development Agency, and requested an additional report on the Valuation Study, current status of the construction schedule of the permanent Acme Transfer Station and the targeted completion date; rate structure of the interim station and if it is being applied to the permanent transfer station; and requested the Director, GMEDA, to arrange a tour of the permanent Acme Transfer Station for Board Members. TIMED ITEMS: 9 A.M. H.A Recognized and Presented Certificates to Alumni who successfully completed a Joint Training Partnership Act Prgram administered by the Private Industry Council. 11 A.M. H. 1 APPROVED the establishment of a $15 parcel tax to fund County libraries, ADOPTED Ordinance No. 94-55 implementing the parcel tax subject to the approval and confirmation by the electorate, and ADOPTED Resolution No. 94/413 authorizing the placement of the special tax measure on the November 8, 1994, election. (Ayes: 1,2,3,5; Noes: 4) - - 1 - H.2 CONFIRMED costs incurred by the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District resulting from the abatement of exterior fire hazards and authorizing the assessments against the respective parcels of land. 2 P.M. H. 3 APPROVED MS 100-88 (Morgan) with revised conditions in the Clayton area; ADOPTED the findings as presented; ACCEPTED the environmental documentation as adequate; and DENIED the appeal of Save Mt. Diablo. (Ayes: 2,4, 1; Noes 3, 5) DIRECTED staff to review and report on a possible Specific Plan for the Clayton/Morgan Territory area. (Ayes: 2, 3,4,5, 1; Noes: none) H.4 DEFERRED to August 16, 1994, decision on the Administrative Appeal of James Knuppe from decision of the Health Services Department, Environmental Health Division. COMMITTEE REPORTS - None RECOMMENDATIONS OF BOARD MEMBERS: Approved as noted below: S. 1 DELETED from consideration membership on the Tri-Valley Transportation Council. S.2 The proposal for the establishment of an Ad Hoc Committee to look at options for replacing Merrithew Memorial Hospital failed to receive a majority vote. (Ayes: 3,4; Noes: 5, 1 Absent: 2) CLOSED SESSION - When the Board reconvened, V. Westman, County Counsel, announced that the Board approved in Closed Session this day the settlement agreement in the case of Helix v. Southern Pacific Transportation Corp. et al, USDC C922313DLJ by unanimous vote of the Supervisors present (Powers, Smith, Bishop, DeSaulnier) . Supervisor Torlakson advised in open session that he would like the vote to also reflect his "aye" vote. Therefore, the vote on this matter is reaffirmed to reflect the unanimous approval of all five Supervisors. PUBLIC COMMENT - None The following items were brought to the attention of Board Members after the agenda was posted, and the Board unanimously agreed on the need to take action. X. 1 Leslie T. Knight was introduced to the Board of Supervisors as the new Personnel Director of Contra Costa County effective September 19, 1994. X.2 OFFERED a $5,000 reward for the arrest and conviction of the murderer of Richard Orleana of Concord on July 29, 1994 . (De Saulnier) ADJOURNED to the meeting of the Greater East Bay Rail Opportunity Coalition on Thursday, August 11, 1994, 1 p.m. , at the Caltrans Building, Oakland. 2 _